SPE4A6-26-R-X237, NSN 3110-00-434-4653, bearing, ball, rod end

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting bids for NSN 3110-00-434-4653, a ball bearing rod end component, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-X237. This solicitation may result in an Indefinite Delivery Contract below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold with a base period of five years. Bidders must comply with BASIC NON GOVT STD SAE AS21152C (Revision dated 10/07/2006, Part Number MS21152-1) and reference NON GOVT STD SAE AS6039B (Revision dated 10/07/2006, Part Number QPL AS6039-1). The contract will be evaluated based on a combination of price, delivery performance, past performance, and other factors as detailed in the solicitation documents. Pricing will be assessed against the Estimated Annual Demand of 73 units for the base period. The solicitation opened on December 15, 2025, with a response deadline of December 22, 2025, allowing interested contractors one week to prepare and submit proposals.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designations, allowing all qualified contractors to compete. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin point, with FOB Destination terms, and the government requires a delivery timeline of 308 days after receipt of order. The contract falls under NAICS 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing) and PSC 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components). While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the contract structure as an Indefinite Delivery Contract below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold suggests a relatively modest procurement value. Complete solicitation documents and submission instructions are available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil.